I was going to put this in the NFL James Harrison thread, but it deserved its own. This is fantastic...I think Harrison has jumped high on my list of favorite sports figures after he handled this situation with his kids' trophies!

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/james-harrison-has-no-time-for-his-kids--participation-trophies-173803658.html;_ylt=A0LEVy0UStFVc4gA.iVXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyM3RobGRyBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjA0NzVfMQRzZWMDc2M-

 

"these trophies will be given back until they EARN a real trophy. I'm sorry I'm not sorry for believing that everything in life should be earned and I'm not about to raise two boys to be men by making them believe that they are entitled to something just because they tried their best...cause sometimes your best is not enough, and that should drive you to want to do better...not cry and whine until somebody gives you something to shut u up and keep you happy. #harrisonfamilyvalues"

My dude!

Totally agree with him!

Why did he let his kids play soccer to begin with?

Why did he let his kids play soccer to begin with?

 

I feel like every little kid plays soccer for at least a couple seasons.

I feel like every little kid plays soccer for at least a couple seasons.

 

That's a fact. several years of my life I'll never get back.

I just won't even start on this dude. What a load.

Edited August 17, 201511 yr by Getslow

Awesome. I agree 100%.

Why did he let his kids play soccer to begin with?

:no:

He's nicer than Shaquille O'Neal's dad. That guy wouldn't let Shaq keep a trophy if it wasn't for first place.

 

FWIW, awesome post by Harrison.

He's very attitudinal, just sayin'.

That's a fact. several years of my life I'll never get back.

 

Truth. :lol2:

That's a fact. several years of my life I'll never get back.

 

8 years of grade school and 3 years of HS for me with the original DLG, thank God 2.0 & 3.0 have ZERO interest in the "communist" sport.

 

Sorry Hoops5 :lol2:

Typically I would agree, but not for a 6 year old.

Hey what's wrong with letting them get the trophy for participating and completing the season? Only...sprinkles are for the winners!

 

BTW...love soccer played and coached for ~20 years....it's too bad those who don't enjoy possibly didn't have the right introduction to the game.